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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.20, 381.30 and 227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.20, 381.30 and 227.80 is: 341.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.20 : 381.30 = 227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.20/381.30 = 227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.20x = 381.30 × 227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.20x = 86,860.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,860.14/254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.70

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